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Friday, February 17, 2017

The adorable Toy Story "Minis" collection continues with these brand spankin' new vehicle sets from Mattel! If you haven't checked out my previous posts on this popular series, be sure to catch up HERE (for the 10-pack), HERE (for the blind packs Series 1) and HERE (for the blind packs Series 3).

Each of these Toy Story inspired vehicles include one exclusive figure. We have the Western Train with [pointing finger] Woody, Spaceship with [aiming laser] Buzz Lightyear, Pizza Planet Truck with [new design] Alien and RC with [remote control] Woody. I was able to find all four at Toys R Us earlier this week for $5.99 a piece.

When they say mini, they mean mini. There are very small figures that stand just
over an inch tall, are made of hard plastic and have very limited
articulation (as in most of their heads and turn, but that's about it). Their vehicles are also very tiny (at around 3" in size) and feature rolling wheels.

Let's look a bit closer of these guys out of their packages!

Woody with Train

This Woody is just a tad different than the previously released standard Woody. This one is pointing his finger and has a more stern expression. His hat is removable.

Alien with Pizza Planet Truck

This alien is also very similar to the original, but if you compare the two, you'll notice this one is an entirely new sculpt. His eyes, mouth and belt are different and his arms are in a different position.

Woody with RC

Again, this Woody is all new. Of course the main difference here is that he's holding RC's remote control, but his facial expression also differs from the two other versions. Like usual, his hat is removable.

Buzz with Spaceship

This Buzz is, again, brand new. His stance and facial expression (with the one eye closed) are as if he were aiming his laser. Pretty neat! He also has a blue belt, which seems to be the utility belt that the deluded Buzz in Toy Story 2 wore. I'm not sure if that's what they were going for (since his packaging shows Andy's room), but that's my best guess.

I was so excited when I finally spotted these at the store on Tuesday. There was only one of each pack, except the Buzz with spaceship (there were three of those). At first I didn't see the train and I was bummed I was going to have to settle for three out of the four, but then I found it laying on the shelf elsewhere behind a few things!

If you or your little ones are into collecting this series, I can't recommend these enough. They look so cute and awesome (not to mention the added play value)! I'm a sucker for anything related to Pizza Planet Truck merch, so that has got to be my favorite. What's yours?

Be sure to check your local Toys R Us today for availability. Best of luck on the hunt!

UPDATE: My detailed YouTube video review is now up as well. Check it out below and feel free to "like" subscribe if you haven't already ;)